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REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet global launch

Overview

REDMAGIC has announced the global launch of the Astra 2 gaming tablet, a high-end device featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a proprietary RedCore R4 gaming chip. The hardware includes a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate and the AquaCore 2.0 liquid-cooling system.

Following the initial product details, the company introduced an early bird promotion running from August 10 to August 25, 2026. This promotion allows customers to purchase a $1 voucher for $30 in discounts, an 80W fast charger, and an exclusive keychain, while also providing 24-hour early access before official global sales begin on August 26, 2026.

Technical specifications highlight that the RedCore R4 chip is designed to manage in-game effects and 2K super-resolution. The display offers up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness and a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio. To manage heat, the AquaCore 2.0 system utilizes liquid cooling technology with fluorinated coolant and Liquid Metal 3.0.

Expanding its market reach, REDMAGIC will launch the Astra 2 flagship gaming tablet in Malaysia on September 8, 2026. The Malaysian model features an 8,300mAh battery with 75W fast charging support, dual USB-C ports, and a Synaptics S3930 chip for high-speed touch sampling. The device also includes features such as bypass charging and high-resolution upscaling.

Entities

RedMagic · Snapdragon · Astra 2 · Malaysia · Astra 2 Gaming Tablet

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet to launch in Malaysia

    REDMAGIC will launch the Astra 2 gaming tablet in Malaysia on 8 September, featuring a 185Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a specialized liquid cooling system.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    REDMAGIC announces Astra 2 Gaming Tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

    REDMAGIC is launching the Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 185Hz OLED display, and advanced liquid cooling technology. Early bird discounts are available in August 2026.

  3. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet launches worldwide

    REDMAGIC launches the Astra 2 gaming tablet globally, featuring liquid cooling, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, a 9.06‑inch 2.4K OLED display, and pricing from $699.

Sources

gamezebo.com · lowyat.net · memeburn.com · nypost.com · pokde.net

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